Feb Celebration 2023
The Class of 2022.5 and their guests faced down record cold for Feb Celebration this past weekend. In order to deliver a special day, groups across the College rallied to pull off an adjusted ceremony with a ski down on campus.
Stories
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Intersection of Disabilities and Migration
Innovative Startup Profiles
Brett Perlmutter ’23 and Sam Segal ’23 were profiled in Entrepreneur Magazine for their creation of bulletpitch, a newsletter that highlights promising startups for investors.
Home Away from Home
A nonprofit called “The House” provides a homey space for Middlebury College’s international students and students from other underrepresented communities.
Appreciating Opposites: A Texan Embraces Difference at Middlebury
LeeCharles McNeil ’23 credits Middlebury with exposing him to “viewpoints and belief systems that…I never knew existed.” In this piece, he reflects on how coming to Middlebury has changed him for the better. LeeCharles is a recipient of the Barbara and John Tormondsen ’82 Scholarship.
Student Research Spotlight: Sea Minks of Maine
Olivia Olson ’21.5 shares her summer research about extinct sea minks in Maine, and how her work can help inform preservation practices for other species.
Connecting Academics and Experience
Sophomore Cassia Park’s summer internship at the HOPE Food Shelf in Addison County changed how she sees herself and her place in the world. The internship was part of her studies in the Privilege and Poverty Academic Cluster.
The Power of Words
Middlebury students are learning the art of oratory to make their words mean more. An innovative program has already helped more than 7,000 students deliver compelling arguments, enrich class discussions, and impress at job interviews.
Opening Doors for Others
Davis United World College Scholar Rachel Ochako ’11 has transformed childhood hardship into a lifelong mission of opening doors for others. She is currently deputy director of international programs at Africare.